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Taking action toward something can feel so good. It gives us a sense of moving forward and getting closer to what we want, but at the same time, it can feel discouraging when we fall off our plan. When that happens, the key isn’t simply taking more action. It’s learning how to follow through on your goals using action strategies that work with your mind, emotions, nervous system, and real life.
This episode is the fifth in my 6-part series teaching you the Life Mastery Method. So far, we’ve explored whether change is possible, learned how to interrupt patterns that keep you stuck, talked about the importance of your emotional world, and examined how the nervous system shapes the way we work toward change. Today, we’re talking about your relationship with taking action. You’ll learn how to create action plans that account for the obstacles that may get in your way, understand why some plans are easier to follow through on than others, and use strategies that support you when things don’t go exactly as planned. I've also created a companion worksheet to help you follow along with this episode, which you can download here.
So, why do even the best action plans sometimes fall apart? Taking new action requires energy and effort, and when something feels difficult, it’s easy to assume it will always feel that way. Add in harmful beliefs about yourself and old patterns, and it becomes even harder to follow through. In this episode, you’ll learn how to anticipate the obstacles that could get in your way and create strategies for them ahead of time.
Your action plan doesn’t have to unfold perfectly, and changing the plan doesn’t mean you’ve failed. The goal is to stay connected to what you ultimately want while giving yourself the flexibility to reassess, redirect, and keep moving forward. Next week, in the final part of the series, we’re diving into the key to making any transformation possible: your relationship with yourself.
What you’ll learn:
- Why understanding your mind, emotions, nervous system, and behavior patterns can change the way you approach taking action
- Why new habits and behaviors require more energy at first, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t working
- How to anticipate obstacles that may interfere with your plan and create strategies to help you when they arise
- Examples of action strategies for better health, wealth, and relationships and how to stay on track with each one
- Why it’s important to remember that your action plan is a pathway to your goal, not the destination
You can read the full show notes here.
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